From the pretty village of Elounda, reached by traveling the northern coastal route, take a boat to the island of Spinalonga. This former leper colony includes preserved houses and churches, and a strong Venetian influence in the form of a fortress surrounding the village. Swim in the crystal blue water before enjoying a BBQ lunch.

Highlights

Spinalonga Island day tour from Heraklion

Scenic boat cruise to Spinalonga

Explore the Venetian-influenced architecture and old fortress

Take a walking tour of the village

Swim in the Gulf of Mirabello

BBQ lunch on Kolokytha island

Professional local guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

What You Can Expect

Spinaloga Island, Crete

Take the north coastal road until you arrive at the pretty village of Elounda from where you will take a boat to the island of Spinalonga - a former leper colony.

With houses and churches that are more of less well preserved, see the proof of the Venetian occupation in the form of the fortress surrounding the abandoned village.

After a walking tour of the village, visitors have the opportunity to swim in the crystal blue water of the Gulf of Mirabello, followed by a BBQ lunch.

On the way back, stop at the small, charming and touristic town of Aghios Nicolaos, with its quaint Harbour and supposedly "bottomless lake", for a delightful coffee break! Should guests from Elounda area hotels wish to visit Aghios Nicolaos, then they have to arrange their way back to their hotel by themselves.

Customer Reviews

I really enjoyed the day and pleased I did the tour. A good way to see more of Crete after a week walking in Western Crete. The local taxi pick up from my hotel to connect with the bus was on time as was the taxi waiting to meet the bus to return to my hotel at the end of the day. Excellent driving by the bus driver ( he managed so well in the narrow streets with the way the Greeks park) and the tour guide was excellent. Overall an excellent tour. However I did expect/ would have liked to have quite a bit longer on Spinalonga Island which was my reason for booking the tour.
Tour Wednesday 15 May 2013. No photos as my camera jammed and I am waiting for some from some one I met up with on the bus.

Amazing day of relaxed sailing, swimming and seeing a wonderful island with an unusual history.

Details

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop off

BBQ lunch at Kolokytha island

Transport by air conditioned motorcoach

Local guide

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)

Food and drink, unless specified

Entrance fees to archaeological sites

Additional info

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

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Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration

8 hours (approx.)

Return details
Returns to original point of departure at approximately 5:00pm

Roundtrip transfer from Area 3Code: RT3

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English - Guide

French - Guide

What is a tour/activity language option?
Many of our tours and activities are available in multiple languages.
"Guide" means your guide speaks the language noted.
"Audio" means a headset or similar audio device is offered in the language noted.
"Written" means a written description is offered in the language noted.
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Language Options

This tour/activity is available in the following language options:

English - Guide

French - Guide

What is a tour/activity language option?
Many of our tours and activities are available in multiple languages.
"Guide" means your guide speaks the language noted.
"Audio" means a headset or similar audio device is offered in the language noted.
"Written" means a written description is offered in the language noted.
Please note: You can select a preferred language option on the checkout page.

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